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Vemma’s Version: Business Foolishness in the Extreme

Vemma’s Version: Business Foolishness in the Extreme

Upon reading the transcript of the Sept. 15 court hearing re Vemma, which conveys the most unusual meanings that Vemma attributes to such common terms as customer, business opportunity, and…

TINA.org to Nerium: Take Down Questionable Health and Income Claims

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TINA.org to Nerium: Take Down Questionable Health and Income Claims

Watch for #NeriumTruth social media campaign exposing company’s inappropriate health and income claims.

L’Oréal’s True Beauty Secret

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L’Oréal’s True Beauty Secret

Why TINA.org objects to the FTC’s proposed settlement with L’Oréal over deceptive advertising charges.

FTC and State AGs Need to Take Their Relationship to the Next Level

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FTC and State AGs Need to Take Their Relationship to the Next Level

TINA.org files comment concerning coordinated efforts to protect consumers.

Taco Bell’s New Cantina Chicken Menu Fail

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Taco Bell’s New Cantina Chicken Menu Fail

What you see may NOT be what you get.

TINA.org Supports FTC’s ‘Click to Cancel’ Rule against Industry Challenge

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TINA.org Supports FTC’s ‘Click to Cancel’ Rule against Industry Challenge

Companies should not be able to trap consumers into subscriptions that they do not want.

Not Very Presidential, Guys

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Not Very Presidential, Guys

Allegations of misleading advertising and questionable products follow four GOP candidates into tonight’s debate.

TINA.org to Vemma: Take Down Questionable Health Claims

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TINA.org to Vemma: Take Down Questionable Health Claims

TINA.org campaigns for #vemmatruth by outing sites making unsubstantiated health claims.

FTC Seeks to Crack Down on Rampant Fake Reviews and Bogus Testimonials

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FTC Seeks to Crack Down on Rampant Fake Reviews and Bogus Testimonials

TINA.org supports FTC’s proposed rule and suggests revisions.

The Argument for TINA.org

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The Argument for TINA.org

Advertising spending totals about $150 billion annually in the United States and $500 billion globally. Many of the dollars spent today on advertising are no longer used for traditional print…

Kevin Trudeau – one heck of a salesman or one heck of a liar?

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Kevin Trudeau – one heck of a salesman or one heck of a liar?

Self-described “consumer advocate” and “exposer of corporate and government corruption,” this convicted felon lost the latest round in his decade long battle with the FTC. On November 29, 2011, the…

The Prize Is (Not) Right

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The Prize Is (Not) Right

Auto dealership prize is not all it’s cracked up to be.

TINA’s List

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TINA’s List

Readers have told us to look into these MLMs.

Let’s Judge Mortgage Scammers

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Let’s Judge Mortgage Scammers

Deceptive mailings attempt to trick homeowners into thinking they need to take action.

Deceptive Income Claims – How Not to Market Your MLM Business

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Deceptive Income Claims – How Not to Market Your MLM Business

How income claims, even truthful ones, can be deceptive when marketing the MLM business opportunity.

What You Should Know about the FTC’s Action against Vemma

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What You Should Know about the FTC’s Action against Vemma

Having combed through the 200-plus pages that the FTC filed against Vemma Nutrition Company, Vemma International Holdings, Inc., Benson K. (B.K.) Boreyko, Tom Alkazin and his wife Bethany (defendants) in…

The FTC Needs to Update Its Endorsement Guides

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The FTC Needs to Update Its Endorsement Guides

TINA.org submits comment to FTC urging further revisions to stay relevant and effective.

TINA.org’s Year In Review 2014

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TINA.org’s Year In Review 2014

With help from our readers, TINA.org’s second full year of operation was a definite success – helping to empower consumers against false and deceptive ads. Here’s a rundown of what…

Editorial and Sponsored Content: Whose Line Is It Anyway?